This was 13.2 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 73,392.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Schaumburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,347 | 4.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,377 | 17.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 991 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,774 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,289 | 13.8 |
| Associate's degree | 3,780 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16,033 | 30.3 |
| Master's degree | 8,642 | 16.3 |
| Professional school degree | 818 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 813 | 1.5 |
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